1:43 SCALE

FULLY CERTIFIED LIMITED EDITION

The Capri modelled is a Mk2 converted into a Mk3 by Ford for press and publicity work prior to being registered on 3rd January 1978, two months before the Mk3's launch. It is the only peppermint sea green right-hand-drive Mk3 produced as the colour was deleted before true production commenced. After its launch PR duties Ford loaned it to Autocar Magazine for a year-long test where it was run by their technical editor, former F1 driver John Miles. Ford then sold it to Miles' company, WM Developments, where it was used to develop various suspension modifications on the 2.8i and Tickford Capris as well as their powerful 3.2-litre engine conversion which, in 1980, cost £765.

Current owner Stephen Spraggon from Essex acquired the car complete but partially dismantled in early 1997 and found that, crucially, it retained most of its modified components, including the adjustable Bilstein gas dampers, vented front disc brakes and high-ratio fin-cooled racing rear axle. Knowing its history he set about sympathetically restoring the car, retaining the WM Developments modified 3.2-litre V6 and the various brackets and underside dents it had acquired whilst being used as a test mule for different suspension designs. He returned the car to the road in 2000 and was able to take it to the Lotus factory, where Miles was then working as development engineer, to reunite him with the car and examine the car's history file, which he had retained.

Engine: 3196cc V6 OHV
Power: 155bhp@5000rpm
Torque: 200lb.ft@3000rpm
0-60mph: 7.7secs
Max speed: 124mph

Corgi presents Vanguards, a series of die-cast 1:43 scale model automobiles spanning half a century of motoring in Britain. Each model carries a detailed, authentic livery and comes complete with a certificate detailing the history of the vehicle.